A more hip and alternative vibe can be found in the neighborhood of Malasaña.
It is mostly famous for its ‘’Movida’’ movement, which was a sociocultural movement that took place in Madrid during the first ten years after the death of Franco in 1975 and represented an attempt by the young generation to change the morals and style of everything.
The center of Malasaña is the Plaza del Dos de Mayo. The people who hang around this area proudly call themselves ‘malasañeros’ and the district keeps some flavour of the mentioned “Movida” spirit. This is definitely a vibrant neighborhood. It is full of bars and cafés that are crowded at weekends with all sorts of people from hard rock lovers to the trendiest fashion followers, but residents tend to be more on the alternative and arty style. A lot of its streets have been renovated, making it a much more attractive quarter. The renovation seems to be attracting a growing number of good, reasonably priced restaurants and interesting shops as well as apartments. Since the area is filled with bars and cafes, it can feel quite vibrant and hectic. The area attracts a lot of students that are seeking to live the Madrid way of life.
Malasaña is nice if you:
- want to live in an area that is authentic.
- like to party.
- are interested in alternative art.
- want to have access to plenty of bars and cafes.
The Malasaña Neighborhood:
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